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Ivan Ssempebwa of Uganda Honored for Humanitarian Work at Public Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya
Joint Relief Society Founder Ivan Ssempebwa of Uganda Honored at International Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya by World Civility Ambassador Dr. Ruben West of the USA NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, August 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On July 17,...
Russia provides mobile disease lab to African nation
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. Developed by Rospotrebnadzor,...
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Coronavirus - Burundi: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Approves US$7.6 Million Debt Relief to the Republic of Burundi Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust
Download logo The IMF Executive Board approved debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to provide US$ 7.63 million (SDR 5.48 million) over the next 3 months, and potentially up to US$ 24.97 million (SDR 17.96 million) over...
Coronavirus - Burundi: Flood Victims in Burundi receive assistance from International Organization for Migration (IOM) amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Over 2,100 victims of severe flooding and mudslides in Burundi are receiving help from IOM, the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Weeks of torrential rain have hit Burundi affecting 45,000 people and sweeping away thousands of homes...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$7.6 Million Debt Relief to the Republic of Burundi Under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust
July 20, 2020 The IMF Executive Board approved debt relief under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to provide US$ 7.63 million (SDR 5.48 million) over the next 3 months, and potentially up to US$ 24.97 million (SDR 17.96 million) over...
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Coronavirus - Burundi: World Council of Churches (WCC), All Africa Conference of Churches express solidarity with Burundi as elections take place
Download logo In a joint letter to church leaders in Burundi, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the All Africa Conference of Churches expressed solidarity as the nation prepares for its 20 May elections. “We, the World Council of Churches...
Burundi: EU renews sanctions until 31 October 2018
On 23 October 2017, the Council renewed the EU restrictive measures against Burundi for another year until 31 October 2018. These measures consist of a travel ban and asset freeze against four persons whose activities are deemed to be undermining...
Coronavirus: Burundi to Strengthen National Health System and Preparedness in the face of COVID- 19
Download logo The World Bank approved today a $5 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Burundi. The project...
Burundi: Commission of inquiry calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate possible crimes against humanity
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Burundi has reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed and continue to be committed in Burundi since April 2015, according to the Commission’s report published on...
Humanitarian agencies seek US$290 million to support Burundian refugees
Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with its 36 humanitarian and development partners, today launched a funding appeal of US$290 million to assist more than 300,000 refugees from Burundi in the neighbouring countries. As the...
Burundi: UN envoy reiterates inclusive dialogue, regional support to political process
The United Nations Special Envoy to Burundi today urged African leaders, in solidarity with the UN, to support an inclusive dialogue between the Government and the opposition in a country where political upheaval has resulted in insecurity since...
UK aid contributes £3 million to help feed Burundian refugees in Rwanda
Download logo DFID has provided £3 million (US$3.8 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help improve the food security of Burundian refugees in Mahama Camp in Eastern Rwanda. UK Aid money has helped to avert cuts in...
Research Deliver Insight into Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2028
Report on Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Status, Market Size by Players, Regions, Type, Application and Forecast to 2028 PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, November 8, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Burundi launches ICT strategy to 2028 Given...
Research Deliver Insight into Burundi Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Forecast to 2028
WiseGuyReports.com “Burundi - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 7, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Burundi launches ICT strategy to 2028...
The First Lady of Burundi Received Three Global Awards for Serving Humanity Through I Change Nations
Dr. Clyde Rivers organized and facilitated the event where The First Lady of Burundi, Denise Nkurunizia was awarded three international global awards NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, September 30, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Sept 23 at the OPAD office...
Fondation Merck organise sa première formation des médias sur la santé en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Burundi
La Fondation Merck organise « sa première formation des médias sur la santé » en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Burundi BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI, March 27, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- La Fondation Merck, la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA...
Wang Yi to Visit Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Burundi and Zimbabwe
Download logo Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang announces: At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,...
Refugee returns to Burundi must be voluntary and not under pressure
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is repeating its call to ensure that refugee returns from Tanzania to Burundi remain voluntary and not under pressure, following a bilateral agreement between the two governments in August this year to increase return...
Merck Foundation & First Lady Of Burundi release “Plus Qu’une Mere” an empowering song to all infertile women in Africa
BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI, June 15, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with The First lady of Burundi and her foundation, Buntu Foundation, released an empowering song, a theme song for...
The First Lady of Burundi releases a song to contribute to Merck More Than a Mother and Break Infertility Stigma
The song and video have been composed, sung and produced by The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA; the song will be launched during the Merck Foundation conference “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” in Accra, Ghana. Merck Foundation...